Southern Alps peoples

Proyecto : Crossing the Rhone: an exemplary logistics

The peoples are numerous and warlike. They were a constant risk.

  • Gauls: The Gauls are always present opposite of Hannibal. Sometimes allies, sometimes enemies.
  • Allobroges: The Allobroges of the plain helped Hannibal, while those of the mountains tried in vain to block his way.
  • Volcae: Celtic and Iberian culture, Hannibal met them on both sides of the Rhône.
  • Cavari: they lived around Ventoux area, they were allies of Massalia and Rome.
  • Vocontii: allies of Rome.

Hannibal's army was heavily harassed by these peoples with significant losses.

 

 

 

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